Apple TV+ Pulls New Show on Domestic Extremism
▼ Summary
– Apple TV+ has postponed the premiere of its upcoming series “The Savant,” which was originally scheduled for this Friday.
– The show is based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article and stars Jessica Chastain as an investigator infiltrating a group of US extremists planning a terror attack.
– Apple has not provided a clear reason for the postponement but stated in a release that it plans to release the series at a future date.
– One possible reason for the delay is to avoid potential controversy, following recent threats from an FCC chairman to other networks over similar content.
– The article suggests the show’s subject matter, focusing on domestic terrorism, remains a highly relevant and persistent issue in the US.
In a surprising turn of events, Apple TV+ has removed its forthcoming series The Savant from its release schedule just days before its planned premiere. The show, which centers on efforts to prevent domestic terrorism, was set to debut this Friday but has now been postponed indefinitely without a clear explanation from the streaming service.
Starring Jessica Chastain as investigator Jodi Goodwin, the series draws inspiration from Andrea Stanley’s 2019 Cosmopolitan article exploring whether mass shootings can be thwarted before they occur. Chastain’s character goes undercover to infiltrate an online network of U.S. extremists plotting a violent attack. In recently released promotional footage, her role is depicted as focusing on identifying individuals planning acts of serious violence, including snipers and bombers, with the clear implication that the threat is both urgent and grave.
Apple has issued a brief statement confirming the delay but offering little insight into the reasons behind it. A spokesperson noted that after careful review, the decision was made to postpone the series, with plans to release it at a later date. No further details were provided when pressed for additional comment.
Speculation has emerged that the abrupt removal could be linked to heightened sensitivities around depictions of domestic extremism, particularly in light of recent political pressures on media companies. The move comes at a time when the issue of homegrown terrorism remains a pressing and deeply relevant subject across the country. While the exact motivation for pulling the show remains unclear, the themes it engages are unlikely to lose their significance anytime soon.
(Source: The Verge)
